Policy

Policy

Millions of federal dollars slated for 54 EV charging projects across Pennsylvania

Fifty-four projects in 35 counties selected for $33.8 million in conditional awards for the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program

  • By Marley Parish

Capitol Beat

Policy

Plan to distribute $1.16B in federal broadband funds approved by state officials

The commonwealth is slated to receive more than $1 billion through the federal Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Pittsburgh

Policy

Unless states act soon, the ‘AI rich’ will ‘only get richer’

A $62.7 million grant is going to a coalition of universities, philanthropic organizations and companies in southwestern Pennsylvania to increase workforce training in robotics and AI

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Capitol Beat

Policy

PA State Police announce body camera pilot program

Troopers in Carlisle are testing out the body cameras ahead of a statewide rollout.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Business

Policy

Steel city startups are set to send new tech to the moon

Local and state officials want to play a key part in the future of America’s space exploration

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Events

Personality

The CSPA Q&A: State Rep. Arvind Venkat

The freshman lawmaker – and emergency room physician – spoke with City & State ahead of the Greater Pittsburgh Healthcare Summit

  • By Harrison Cann

Events

Personality

The CSPA Q&A: House Health Committee Chair Dan Frankel

The Allegheny County Democrat spoke with City & State ahead of the Greater Pittsburgh Healthcare Summit

  • By Harrison Cann

Capitol Beat

Policy

How Pennsylvania plans to deploy $1.16B allocated for broadband expansion

Officials hope to deploy those resources over the next five years.

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Technology

Policy

Pennsylvania to receive nearly $1.2 billion in federal funding for broadband development

President Biden announced allocations for the Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment grant program Monday

  • By Harrison Cann

Criminal Justice

Policy

Bills combating porch pirates and unknown AirTags advance out of Senate committee

The state Senate Judiciary Committee advanced three bills Tuesday morning.

  • By Harrison Cann

Technology

Policy

Experts: Pennsylvania missed identifying thousands of unserved internet areas

The Broadband Development Authority could cause the state to lose out on millions in federal funding by failing to identify broadband needs.

  • By Harrison Cann

News & Politics

Policy

Josh Shapiro announces support for Fairness Act

The Democratic governor said Wednesday that it is “long past time” to pass nondiscrimination protections for the LGBTQ community.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

News & Politics

Policy

Lawmakers want colleagues to take a chance on skill games

Proponents say regulating games of skill could raise $300 million annually.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

News & Politics

Policy

Is your TikTok account hiding enemies of the state? How do you know?

Some lawmakers are trying to ban the app from government-owned devices, a move experts say will strengthen cybersecurity.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Events

Personality

Snapshots from City & State’s Greater Philadelphia Healthcare Summit

The event brought together the region’s industry experts to discuss ongoing health care challenges.

  • By Harrison Cann

Technology

Policy

The ‘Trojan Horse’ and the workforce: Job threats are focus of discussion during House hearing on cybersecurity

State Government Committee hears testimony from experts on the threats facing local and state governments in the commonwealth.

  • By Harrison Cann

Technology

Policy

City & State investigates: How local governments are handling a threat they can’t even see

The proliferation of cyberattacks has prompted Pennsylvania municipalities to take extra steps to secure their systems.

  • By Harrison Cann

News & Politics

Politics

PA’s Fitzpatrick votes with Dems on bill guaranteeing contraception access

Eight Republicans, including Fitzpatrick, voted to approve the bill.

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Technology

Opinion

Affordable broadband is just a starting point

In an op-ed, state Rep. Michael Sturla argued for the expansion of Joe Biden’s Affordable Connectivity Program

  • By Michael Sturla

Philadelphia

Policy

Biden administration, Philly officials announce launch of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The new suicide prevention hotline will make connecting with a professional in times of crisis as easy as calling or texting three numbers.

  • By Harrison Cann
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